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Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
business-humanrights.org
Covers over 1000 companies, over 160 countries, over 150 topics. The site is composed of links to a wide range of materials published by companies, NGOs, governments, intergovernmental organisations, journalists, academics, etc. It includes reports of corporate misconduct as well as positive examples of "best practice" by companies.
The Fairtrade Foundation
fairtrade.org.uk
Seeks to tackle the exploitation of workers in developing countries by giving consumers the opportunity to buy products that guarantee a better deal to producers. Information resources and a report on coffee farmers and international trade.
Robert A. G. Monks
ragmonks.blogspot.com
This former corporate insider and former Maine-based U.S. Congressman has written several insightful looks at how corporations' operations may be inherently destructive to the environment, human beings, and our rights with ideas on improving the situation.
Fair Trade Federation
fairtradefederation.org
FTF is an association of businesses committed to providing fair wages and good employment opportunities to economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide. Standards are relevant to corporate operations.
Corporate Predators
corporatepredators.org
Corporate Predators: The Hunt for Mega-Profits and the Attack on Democracy. This book by Mokhiber and Weissman details corporate operations that threaten human rights and relations.
The Cluetrain Manifesto
cluetrain.com
Corporate activists seeking to put a human touch back into the corporate world through the use of technology.
Transparency International
transparency.org
International coalition against corruption in international business transactions and seeking increased government accountability.
B Corporation
bcorporation.net
Provides a framework and certification for companies wishing to benefit society as well as their shareholders.
undesign - a plan for all seasons
undesign.org
Reflections on the wisdom of Tibor Kalman, social responsibility, and a designer's role in the digital age.
Center for Global Ethics
astro.temple.edu
Dialogue among representatives of all major religious groups plus global business code of ethics.
Multinational Monitor
multinationalmonitor.org
Tracks corporate activity, especially in the Third World, focusing on the export of hazardous substances, worker health and safety, labor union issues and the environment.
Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School
cyber.law.harvard.edu
Weblog addresses issues such as intellectual property, anti-trust actions, and recording industry policies.
XAT Peaceful Revolution Network
xat.org
A barter organization uses XAT units as an alternative to money to purchase goods and services. Writings on the history of money and a Journey guide.
The One and Only Anti-Music Industry Website
angelfire.com
Analyzes, examines, and exposes what it calls "the tasteless and evil practices of the music industry".
Joho the Blog
hyperorg.com
David Weinberger weblog talks about the Internet, online communities, his book "Everything Is Miscellaneous," and occasionally politics.
ENDespair Project
endespair.com
To Transform the "World of Work" by an informal, expanding coalition of citizens concerned about what's happening in the business world.
Child Slave Labor News
ihscslnews.org
Information on companies worldwide that are known to use sweatshop labor and child labor. Also some Good companies. Produced by Immaculata High School students.
Students for Informed Career Decisions
stanford.edu
Provides information sheets on the environmental and labor practices of corporations that recruit on college campuses - including Disney, which is embroiled in a labor controversy.
Socially Responsible Investment Coalition
home.flash.net
Aimed toward increasing corporate accountability through education and action alerts.
Democracy Watch
dwatch.ca
An Ottawa-based non-profit, non-partisan citizen advocacy organization that focuses on democratic reform and government and corporate accountability in Canada.
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